Summary of League Rules Update 2019

RULE 1: New first paragraphRULE 2: Replace Development Officer with Communications & Data OfficerRULE 4: New first paragraph clarifying how an EGM can be calledRULE 6: New wording explaining how the alteration to rules will be conducted.RULE 8: Clarification of punishments for late payment of annual subs or finesRULE 12: Change of deadlines for Compliance for Premier Division clubs.RULE 14: Change to points awarded for opposition when team forfeits a gameRULE 15: Clarification of assistance to team representing league in ECB T20RULE 17A: Change to the punishment for playing ineligible players and points awarded to non-offending team.RULE 18: Introduction of new Special Category of transfer enabling players to play first team cricketRULE 19: Change to player eligibility for last four second team games.RULE 20: Introduction of over 50 category in loan arrangements.RULE 21: Confirmation of the last date on which an Overseas player can be signed.RULE 32: Change from three hours to two hours for a cancellation.RULE 33: The rule for late starts has been revised with 30 minutes replaced by 45 before an abandonment takes place for insufficient players.

RULE34: Over rates. Removal of league points penalty and replacing with MCC Laws of Cricket 41.9 and 41.10 which include 5 run penalties for timewasting.RULE 35: Addition of paragraph regarding the tea rule during Ramadan.RULE 38: Clarification of the punishment for not supplying a scorer.RULE 40: Updated regulations for Junior playersRULE 41: Regulations regarding Child Protection.RULE 42: Procedures outlined for umpiring matches.RULE 44: The Anti Racism statement has been expanded.RULE 45: Disciplinary procedures explained plus new conduct statement outlining responsibilities.RULE 46: New rule on Disrepute outlining how the league will deal with serious offences.RULE 47: New rule detailing how breaches of league rules will be handled, the procedures for hearing and appeals, plus punishment limits.RULE 51: The clothing rule has been expanded to included the banning of shorts.RULE 55: Change to the number of dinner tickets each club must buy from four to five.RULE 56: Change to Honorary Life Member rule removing automatic right to attend board meetings. RULE 57: New rule covering Privacy.

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